Director Culinary Services / Executive Chef

Responsibilities

• Work in a supportive environment that provides advancement opportunities and promotes a healthy work-life balance.
• Responsible for the day-to-day operations and staffing for the kitchen and dining venues of their community.
• Manage and supervise all Culinary Services staff including scheduling, assignment, direction, performance review (including input on pay adjustments), hiring and corrective action consistent with company policy.
• Meet regularly with residents and family members to confirm high satisfaction levels are maintained.
• Work with the restaurant manager or coordinator to provide high levels of customer service and create a restaurant-style dining atmosphere.
• Assist Kitchen and Restaurant staff with back and front of the house operations as needed.
• Delegate tasks to all staff to maintain the highest levels of cleanliness and quality in the kitchen and restaurant areas.
• Maintain Employee Satisfactions scores at or above designated scores.
• Interview and hire staff for the Culinary Services department.
• Conduct and participate in monthly department meetings/in-services.
• Work with the staff and residents to plan and develop recipes and menus based on resident likes and dislikes and monthly budgets.
• Maintain the appropriate inventory of kitchen supplies, small wares, and tableware.
• Ensure that purchasing standards are maintained and appropriate vendors are used.
• Maintain strong and positive relationships with all vendors.
• Plan, prepare, and execute Engage Life events, special events, banquets, and theme meals.
• Work closely with the Community Sales Director and community staff to market the community via “Taste of Atria - Road Shows” and “Signature Items”.
• Ensure that the kitchen and restaurant staff understand company expectations and first impression requirements.
• May perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• Five (5) or more years Culinary Experience in the hospitality industry.
• A High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Able to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or employees.
• Food handlers permit as required by state law and/or Company standards.
• Basic Computer skills - Microsoft word, Outlook, and Excel.

Skills

• Ability to work all stations in the kitchen and/or dining room if needed.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Annual anniversary rewards dependent on classification.
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan / 401(k) employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement (U.S Based Communities).
• Enrollment in benefits varies by employee classification; anniversary reward amounts vary by location.

Pay

This position is not specified in terms of pay.

Schedule

This position is not specified in terms of schedule.

Qualifications

Position may require driving responsibilities (may use Company provided vehicle and/or personal vehicle).

Qualifications

• Must possess valid driver's license.
• Must satisfactorily meet and be in compliance with Company motor vehicle policy standards.